If there is a right and wrong answer, there is no ethical dilemma. An ethical dilemma occurs when one or more competing ethical principles must be considered and weighed against each other.Social workers serve individuals, families, and communities who experience complex problems for which there are rarely simple solutions, or right or wrong answers. As such, social workers use the NASW Code of Ethics to identify the various ethical principles and standards that will guide ethical decision making.In this Discussion, you apply social work ethics as you analyze an ethical dilemma.To PrepareConsider the ethical decision-making framework outlined in this week’s resources, including Figure 1.1 on page 439 of Kirst-Ashman and Hull. Select one of the following options, and then engage in the first few steps of the ethical decision-making process, including consultation with colleagues through your response posts.Option 1As technology advances, so do the ways that social workers can connect with clients. Is it acceptable to look at a client’s activities on social media or seek information through an internet search? Should a social worker allow clients to contact them by text or e-mail? How does a social worker’s personal social media presence influence the worker/clien
t relationship?Option 2Consider the presence of dual relationships in social work practice. What are examples of nonharmful and harmful dual relationships between clients and workers? How do social workers determine if dual relationships are harmful to a client?Option 3Social workers may find themselves challenged when it comes to confidentiality while working with minors (under age 18): “You’re not gonna tell my mom, are you?” While some situations are clear due to the harm involved (an adolescent discloses that they are being sexually abused by a coach) or due to how benign the consequences are (an adolescent discloses they have a crush on a classmate), others are murkier. When the situation is ambiguous, how does a social worker decide when to break confidentiality and inform the parent(s)? Think of a situation where it is unclear whether breaking confidentiality is the ethical thing to doBy Day 3Post a response to the following:Describe a specific ethical dilemma based on one of the options above.Describe the ethical issues in the option chosen.Identify specific values or ethical standards that apply.Identify who is likely to be affected by the ethical dilemma.Describe potential courses of action.Examine reasons in favor of or opposed to the course of action.